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Martha Stewart may have been a strange choice to roast Justin Bieber, but she definitely turned up the heat and left everyone burnt. After some jabs at the other roasters, she leaves the Biebs with some tips on surviving prison and some handy instructions on DIYing your own shank.

One sure-fire way to make your home memorable? Take advantage of every opportunity to layer in a little personal style to your space. Adding (or replacing) a door knocker is a great example of exactly this type of decor-enhancing opportunity; they set the tone for a personality-packed interior, are usually VERY affordable and the install process is a quick, easy DIY project for a half hour on the weekend. Why have a same-old, same-old conservative - or even worse! - blank front door surface, when you can up the vintage-style charm of your place with one of these quirky creatures to greet you each time you arrive home?

Sometimes in the way we conceptualize decor, there can be a push-pull relationship between classic and unconventional. But many of the most successful spaces mix these two sides of the spectrum. Unconventional elements can make a more traditional room seem alive, while classic elements can make an unconventional room seem livable. Here are some sample spaces that execute this balance well, and here's why they work.

If you have a kitchen backsplash project in the works, walk past the tile section in the hardware store and consider other common building supplies instead. Basic sheet materials have a lot to offer. Since they come in big pieces, installation is pretty easy, and the end results won't have ugly seams or grout lines. The best news? A good majority cost less than a couple hundred dollars to complete.

Here's a travel fact. What seems everyday and boring to locals is often charming and fun for visitors. When you're in another country, it’s interesting to see the famous sights, but the real good stuff happens when you experience for yourself how others live. Case in point: I just returned from a trip to Asia, which included a visit with two friends who live on an island in Bangkok.

The band OK Go is known for their creative music videos, and now they'll be even more recognizable in China. Featuring a remix of "I Won't Let You Down" from their latest album Hungry Ghosts, the band made an optically confusing ad for Chinese furniture retailer Red Star Macalline. Watch the spot after the jump:

The design world has seen quite a resurgence of the use of marble and copper. This timeless, natural stone is appearing just about everywhere, no longer only in traditional or classic settings. Copper has also made a comeback, not at all surprising giving it's ever changing qualities. It can be metallic and shiny or age to a lovely, antiqued patina. Then we watched as marble and copper were matched up, which made for a craze on it's own. But as of late, more and more I'm seeing a third thrown into the mix with the addition of pale pink. Is this going to be a color scheme we'll be seeing a lot more of in 2015?

When I wrote about 16 Oh-So-Pretty Cleaning Supplies, a commenter after my own heart asked, "Does anyone have an idea of gorgeous spray bottles to use for homemade counter cleaners? That would really brighten up chore time for me, instead of using the same old battered plastic bottle I've been using for years..." I'm on it!

Name: National Forest // Co-Founded by Seven Harrington and Justin Krietemyer Location: Atwater Village; Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 2,400 square feetYears lived in: We’ve been in this building for seven years. We were down the road before that and a home-loft in the very beginning.

National Forest is a design firm and creative consultancy located in Atwater Village. Co-founded and co-owned by Steven Harrington and Justin Krietemeyer, they have had the opportunity to collaborate with some incredible talent and brands such as Target, Roxy, Urban Outfitters, and French retailer Colette. Welcome to their design hub.

A super important list that can't be missed is that of The Beanbag Chair. Yes, while it was once a crunchy, 70's vinyl thing in bright colors that stuck to your skin when you got hot, it has become a much more mature (and pricey at times) thing. The sheepskin beanbag above is a good example. From Cox & Cox in England, this is the softest thing imaginable: "Made from supersoft 100% sheepskin that has been carefully manufactured in the UK, this large, long pile soft white beanbag exudes luxury. With a soft grey non slip suede leather base, zip closure and generously filled with beans." For more choices, head below!